Lander Middle School

Fremont County School District # 1
755 Jefferson Street
Lander, WY 82520
406 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Lander Middle School, located in Lander, Wyoming, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Fremont County School District #1. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of middle school students. By offering a diverse curriculum that encompasses core subjects, arts, and elective programs, the school aims to prepare students for the challenges of high school while encouraging them to explore their individual interests and talents.

In addition to its classroom instruction, Lander Middle School emphasizes community engagement and a supportive school culture. The school leverages its location in the scenic Wind River Range to provide unique learning opportunities and promote an active lifestyle among its students. With a focus on preparing well-rounded, responsible citizens, the school utilizes its resources—including the district-wide web portal—to ensure clear communication between staff, students, and families, maintaining a collaborative approach to education.
406
Total Students
31.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    310 (76.4 %)
  • American Indian
    38 (9.4 %)
  • Two or More
    31 (7.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    23 (5.7 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Fremont County School District # 1
Phone: (307)332-4040
Website: http://www.landerschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 406
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 96
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 115
Grade 7 151
Grade 8 140
Gender Ratio